Champagne Cristal Rosé 2014

It is always a great emotion to be in front of a bottle like this. For a fan of bubbles, in fact, it is difficult to remain indifferent in front of the crystalline glass of this iconic Champagne. Cristal Rosé 2013, 55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay, is a symbol of elegance and opulence. An important and complex wine that, despite its great popularity, has never lost the charm of a unique Cuvée. But let's start with the vintage. The 2013 vintage in the Champagne region was a very special one. After a long, cold winter, the sun arrived even in the most northerly vineyards in France, allowing the grapes to ripen perfectly and they were harvested as late as October. In the elaboration of this Champagne were used grapes from the best areas of the region: Aÿ, Avize, Mesnil-sur-Oger. The vinification follows a very special process, unique in Champagne. Technically, it is called "infusion" and involves adding a part of the Chardonnay must to the Pinot Noir during the maceration phase, to ferment together and integrate perfectly. Part of the base wines, about 20%, is matured in wood and, after blending, the wine is bottled to begin the delicate and very long frothing process. A soft pink colour, light and delicate. The nose reveals an extremely refined bouquet, with notes of freshly picked red fruits, such as wild strawberries and raspberries, flower petals and hints of lemon. All this is well integrated with a lovely sensation of fresh almond, bread and sweet spices. In the mouth it is rich and velvety. Harmony and delicacy are reinforced by creamy effervescence and a pleasant mineral freshness. Delicate, intense and concentrated.